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02-21-2011, 12:25 AM | #31 |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
I got 5 " even by putting my rear axle under the leaf springs..
No added anything. Something to keep in mind. |
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02-21-2011, 08:05 AM | #32 | |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
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Well Guru Scottyb my main man thinks it will be ok for my cart so you got me wondering. Aussie Workhorse |
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02-21-2011, 09:05 AM | #33 |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
Since my 800 series workhorse is a TXT I should be fine. Though I'm still thinking I won't need the lift spindles, and can just lengthen the the tie rods. Maybe that is just wishful thinking.
Csason if you got 5 inches of lift at the back by just putting the springs on the top of the axles, won't the cart be going downhill in the front with this method? That's why I was wondering if you may have to go an inch above the front axle to even things up. |
02-21-2011, 09:31 AM | #34 | |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
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I now have mine about as high as I want to go, I am going to add 23" tires soon, like maybe tomorrow if everything goes well, and I have no blocks or spacers on my rear. I will probably do away with the aluminum housings soon, and just use an axle perch and u bolts, like a standard pick up truck. If I need a little lift, I will add spacers. As for how you can *even* yours up, and still use this method, I guess using a little longer shackle in the back would to the trick ?? |
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02-21-2011, 10:17 AM | #35 |
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02-21-2011, 11:04 AM | #36 |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
i was running 22's but they were wider than what most are running. the problem i was having is that the tie rods were sitting on top the leafs causing it hard to turn. the five inch lifts use drop axles and put the leafs on top, but they use the risers for stock spindles. i tried the risers on the st spindle, but they wouldnt fit. someone else may have done the same thing with luck though.
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02-21-2011, 03:55 PM | #37 | |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
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You're saying instead of moving the back springs on top of the axle, leave them below, but add 2 inch shackles to get enough lift to match the front. Do I have that right? If so I will lift the front first and see what I gain. I may need to go 3 inches in back. I have no problem with the box, but the plastic fenders are much closer on the back then on the front. So clearance might be a problem if I only go up 2 inches. Also found the tires I plan to use. Going to try 6 ply 22x10-10 Swamp Fox. I can get them locally for $56 each. |
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02-21-2011, 06:14 PM | #38 |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
Hey reinman88, just to give you some idea my workhores rear is stock with no lift. The springs are on the top of the axle from factory I have put up a couple of photos to show you how much clearance I still have in the rear running 23 inch tyres.
The same wheels and tyres are just touching in the front so as best as I can work out if I get the front springs on top of my axle it should even my cart up. I don't know how much of a help this is but I find photos really make it sink in with me Aussie. |
02-21-2011, 06:47 PM | #39 | |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
Yeah, I am just saying that if you start your lift in the front and it's fixed in position, you might want to get measurements about the whole thing.
Might be that you only need a three inch lift in back , and flipping the axle may be too much.. I am in favor of the axle flip myself, as it is more stable, and the shackles and bushings remain stock. Just a preference.. If you're gonna put those tires on there, you will be happier if you get a drop axle lift, and use just the front part of the lift, I got my All Sports lift from CPP, and I love it. In six months or so I plan to go with an A arm lift of some sort.. The big block is just crying for a better suspension.. HOWEVER if you are already half way there, that is the way I would proceed..of course, it takes me a long time to do anything..sometimes. Quote:
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02-21-2011, 06:51 PM | #40 |
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Re: Workhorse Front Lift Question?
This is what I have.
My back springs are under the axle. The back of the spring has this shackle, which is 4 inches long, or 2 1/2 inches center of bolt to center of bolt. The front of the spring is attached to the frame. I'm thinking I can get longer shackles for the back, 6 or 7 inches, and use the ones I currently have on the front. This should give me a 2 to 3 inch lift on the back of the cart. Currently I have standard golf cart tires. Here is front clearance, and back clearance. I may have to take off some of the plastic fender on the back with 22 inch tires. But if I put on fender flares after, I may be able to cover up what was cut off. |
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